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Ron's Plumbing HVAC & Electric, Inc.
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Serving Mapleton, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1954

Emergency services offered

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Ron's Plumbing, HVAC, and Electric is your first choice for professional residential and commercial service. We also offer Generac Generator sales, installation, and service. Check out our custom Reverse Osmosis (R/O), Water Softener, and Whole House Filter Systems that are unique only to Ron's and built in-house. With years of knowledge and the experience we are able to quickly consult and determine your household needs. Remodeling? Give us a call! Have a commercial project? No job is too big or too small for us. We proudly serve Southern Minnesota with affordable and efficient service. Give us a call today! 507-553-5848

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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